Accounts Payable Receivable

MARCIA KRESTCHMAN-CHAVES

** ****** **. ~ South Windsor, CT 06074 ~ 203-***-**** ~ ********@***.***

OBJECTIVE

Highly-skilled accounting professional seeking a challenging role as an Accountant/Bookkeeper due to a move from Weston, CT to South Windsor, CT

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

More than 25 years of valuable, hands-on experience as a bookkeeper with excellent accounting skills.

Outstanding ability to manage accounts payable; accounts receivable; bank reconciliations; income taxes; financial statements; payroll; and expense reports, among other financial tasks.

Solid listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, fostering and growing relationships with key stakeholders.

Self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in order to implement favorable solutions.

Strong time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks on deadline.

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, QuickBooks and Peachtree.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliations

Income Taxes Financial Statements Purchasing

Payroll Expense Reports Client/Vendor Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bookkeeper/Office Manager, ERI Building & Design, LLC Darien, CT July 2011-Present

Manage administrative operations as well as bookkeeping functions for this home building and remodeling company.

Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced setting, including booking appointments.

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

Reconciled bank accounts and complete monthly customer reports and statements.

Oversee purchasing functions, communicating well with vendors to secure materials at favorable prices.

Complete 1099s and sales and use tax reports, and maintain certificate of insurance policies for all subcontractors.

Chief Operating Officer, Colls Corp. Oxford, CT (Company moved to PR) Feb. 2008-July 2011

Oversaw bookkeeping services, including preparing and issuing bills, invoices and account statements.

Matched order forms with invoices and recorded the necessary information.

Managed completion of purchase orders and expense reports.

Reconciled the records of bank transactions.

Received and recorded cash, checks and vouchers.

Prepared and filed annual tax returns and other financial information so outside accountants could complete tax returns.

Accountant/Chief Financial Officer, Bock USA, Inc. Monroe, CT (Company moved to Canada) July 1989-Jan. 2008

Managed accounting functions, including processing invoices, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Administered expense reports, purchase orders and weekly employee payroll.

Oversaw purchasing functions, communicating well with vendors to secure materials at favorable prices.

Calculated cost of materials, overhead and other expenses based on estimates, quotations and price lists.

Completed tax forms and returns, Workers compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other documents.

Reconciled records of bank transactions and prepared bank deposits, including verifying and balancing receipts.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

Associates, Katherine Gibbs School; earned 1989

Certified in QuickBooks, Professional Bookkeeping & Taxes, Universal Accounting Center; earned 2009

Aflac Insurance 2011

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